drank

word · lemma: drink

/ˈdɹæŋk/
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/dɹˈæŋk/
drangk

Definition

Past tense of 'drink'. It means took liquid into the mouth and swallowed it in the past.

Usage & Nuances

'Drank' is the simple past form; the past participle is 'drunk' ('I drank water' but 'I have drunk water'). Common with nouns like 'water', 'coffee', 'tea', and 'too much'. In informal speech, some learners wrongly use 'drunk' as the simple past.

Example Sentences

He drank the milk very fast.

basic

She drank a glass of water.

basic

We drank coffee after dinner.

basic

I was so thirsty that I drank the whole bottle.

natural

He drank too much at the party and felt sick later.

natural

By the time I got there, they had already drank all the juice.

natural